Technical Writer

University of Wisconsin La Crosse; Town of Bangor (WI); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid vacation (12 months)

Flexible health insurance

Paid holidays and sick days

Retirement after 5 years vesting

Competitive benefits

Zusammenfassung

University Marketing and Communications at UW–La Crosse is seeking a Technical Writer for a one-year, project-based temporary position. The role focuses on developing, revising, and maintaining policy and procedure documentation to ensure clarity, accuracy, and compliance with university standards.

You will collaborate with SMEs and leaders to audit content, implement improvements, and maintain documentation templates and version control.

Qualifikationen

• Associate degree or year-for-year equiv. experience in technical writing or related field.
• Experience editing policies, procedures, templates and technical docs.
• Strong grammar, clarity, and document design skills.
• Experience working with SMEs and translating complex content.

Aufgaben

• Develop, revise, and maintain policy and procedure documentation.
• Audit content for accuracy, compliance, and alignment with standards.
• Collaborate with SMEs, leadership, and stakeholders to improve content.
• Create templates and standardize documents; ensure version control.

Kenntnisse

Technical writing

Editing policies

SME collaboration

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

Associate degree in Technical Writing or related field

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Content management system

Word

SharePoint

Teams

Jobbeschreibung

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any ofthe Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply throughthe internal application process.

Position Title:

Technical Writer

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Job Profile:

Writer

Job Duties:

Under the general supervision of the Chief Communications Officer,the Technical Writer is responsible for developing, revising andmaintaining policy and procedure documentation. This role ensuresall written materials are clear, accurate, compliant, and alignedwith UWL and Universities of Wisconsin standards.

The Technical Writer collaborates with subject matter experts(SMEs), leadership, and cross‑functional stakeholders to auditexisting content, assess needs, and deliver high‑quality,user‑friendly documentation that supports operational efficiencyand regulatory compliance.

This is a one-year, project-based temporary position. Thisposition is eligible for select Wisconsin State employeebenefits.

• Normal working hours are 7:45 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday throughFriday.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

The review of applications starts on October 1, 2026. Applications received on or before October 1st are prioritized and review will continue until the position(s) is/are filled. Initial interviews will be conducted virtually, with shortlisted candidates invited to campus.

UW-La Crosse does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visasponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legallyauthorized to work in the United States at the time of hire andmaintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If youhave questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at608-785-8013.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Additional duties and responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Content management:

• Organize and maintain documentation within the company’sdocument management system or intranet.
• Recommend and implement improvements to documentationprocesses, tools, and storage methods.
• Track and report on document updates, approvals, and upcomingreview deadlines.

Content review, quality assurance:

• Conduct comprehensive reviews of existing documents to verifyaccuracy, clarity, relevance, and compliance with laws,regulations, and internal governance standards.
• Identify gaps, inconsistencies, and outdated information;propose improvements and implement approved changes.

Documentation development and standardization:

• Create, update, and standardize templates, policies, proceduresand supporting documents.
• Ensure all documents meet internal style guides, brandstandards and formatting requirements.
• Translate complex procedural or compliance information intoclear, concise and accessible content.
• Establish version control and ensure consistent document namingconventions and organization.

Collaboration and stakeholder engagement:

• Partner closely with Chief Communications Officer oncollaboration with SMEs, compliance teams, and department leadersto review and validate content.
• Document review cycles and approval workflows for maintenanceof materials.

Department:

University Marketing and Communications

Compensation:

$47,000 / year

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications,Business, or related field, or year for year equivalentexperience.
• Web editing or content management system experience
• Experience writing or editing policies, procedures, templates,technical documentation, demonstrating these skills:
  • Strong command of grammar, writing clarity, and documentdesign.
  • Experience working with SMEs and translating complexcontent.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, SharePoint, Teams) orsimilar tools.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, English,Communications, Business, or related field (or equivalentexperience)
• Familiarity with governance frameworks, compliance standards,or organizational bylaws.
• Knowledge of plain‑language writing methodologies.

Special Notes:

Application deadlines

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Priority consideration is given tothose candidates who apply by the listed ‘First Review Date’. Applications received after that date may be considered at thediscretion of the search committee. Application materials will beevaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited toparticipate in the next step of the selection process. Incompleteand/or late application materials may not receive consideration. Ifyou have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are notable to complete the application online due to a disability orsystem problem, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWL is a state agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law.UWL will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants whorequest confidentiality in writing except as may be required byWisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, theidentities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of theappointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC & Reference Check Policy

All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employmentscreening which includes a criminal background check, workauthorization, and verification of education. It will also requireyou and your references to answer questions regarding sexualviolence and sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

For the UWL Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., CleryReport), which includes statistics about reported crimes andinformation about campus security policies, see http://www.uwlax.edu/student-life/student-resources/annual-security-report/ or contact the University Police Department at 608.785.9000.

INFORMATIONABOUTYOURBENEFITS

Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financialpackage from the university.

Highlights include:

• Paid vacation for 12-month positions.
• Excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and goodcoverage.
• Paid holidays and paid sick days.
• After 5 years of employment, you become vested in ourretirement system which ensures income post-career.
• Benefits atUWLare highly competitive with local industry andsome of the strongest in state and nation.

Benefit eligibility is determined at the point of hire. Thisinformation is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefitsare also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability,status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected byapplicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We arecommitted to building a workforce that represents a variety ofbackgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualifiedindividuals to apply.

Contact Information:

Maren Walz [e-mail]